Edamam Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Get precise nutritional data and filtered recipes from natural language meal descriptions.
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Why people use Edamam
Edamam Nutrition Analysis for Dietitians
With this Connector, you can just feed those logs directly to your AI client. It parses the natural language to give you a clean table of macros and calories in seconds. You get a clear picture of a patient's intake without the manual math.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, accurate nutrition data from natural language inputs without any manual formatting.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Analyzing messy food logs
A client sends a text of what they ate today.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding high-protein vegan meals
Need a vegan dinner that's also high-protein.
- Real-world use case 03
Planning allergen-free events
Planning a nut-free, gluten-free party.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete Edamam capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Edamam.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through Edamam.
- 01 Capability
Search edamam recipes
Search a massive database for recipes using filters for cuisine, diet, and specific health labels. It helps you find exact matches for complex dietary needs like keto or gluten-free.
- 02 Capability
Analyze nutrition
Turn any food description into a detailed breakdown of calories, protein, fat, carbs, and fiber. It handles natural language inputs so you don't have to format data manually.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Edamam to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Edamam from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Edamam, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Edamam for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Edamam URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Edamam in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"edamam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Edamam
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Edamam, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"edamam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Edamam
Ask Copilot: "Using Edamam, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"edamam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Edamam
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Edamam, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"edamam": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Edamam
Ask Cline: "Using Edamam, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add edamam --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_WMuvRFdxbOnPmFrP39SlHsS5P0gVgo8WvfK4NzCi/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Edamam
Ask Claude: "Using Edamam, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Edamam can move forward.
Dietitians who need to quickly analyze client meals, fitness coaches creating custom plans, and food bloggers searching for specific dietary recipes.
Registered Dietitian
Analyzes patient food logs to provide accurate caloric and macro tracking for health plans.
Fitness Coach
Builds personalized meal plans for clients with complex restrictions like nut-free or low-carb.
Content Creator
Finds unique, niche recipes for food blogs to ensure they meet specific health standards.
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Before you connect
Questions about Edamam.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Edamam MCP understand messy descriptions?
Yes, it handles natural language inputs like a handful of almonds or a scoop of peanut butter, turning them into precise nutritional data.
Can I find recipes for specific allergies?
Yes, it supports over 40 health and diet labels, including peanut-free, dairy-free, and other allergen-free variants.
Does it work for keto or vegan diets?
Yes, it has built-in filters for keto, vegan, and other specific dietary labels to help you find compliant recipes quickly.
How accurate is the nutritional data?
It uses a professional nutrition engine to provide consistent breakdowns for calories, protein, fat, carbs, and fiber.
Can it help with meal planning for groups?
Yes, you can use it to find recipes based on specific cuisines and dietary needs to create menus for large groups or events.
How does the natural language nutrition analysis work?
Simply type any food description. like '2 eggs and 1 slice of toast with butter'. and Edamam's NLP engine will parse the text, identify each ingredient, and return precise calorie and nutrient data. No need for structured inputs or food IDs.
Does the API offer filters for vegan or paleo diets?
Yes, the recipe capability provides extensive dietary and health label filters including 'vegan', 'paleo', 'keto-friendly', 'gluten-free', and many more.
Are both API endpoints completely free?
Yes, Edamam offers a Developer tier that is free of charge for both the Recipe Search API and the Nutrition Analysis API with certain monthly limits.
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